3 Week Grocery Haul Stock Up $70 & Overnight French Toast Bake

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while powdered milk can be a cost-effective substitute.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess; ricotta is often less expensive.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Slice the hard French bread into cubes and place in the baking dish.

In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.

Add raisins and gently fold them into the mixture.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until golden and set.

Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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